VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:VU - FR0010282822 - Common Stock
207.8 EUR
-7.6 (-3.53%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to VU. VU was compared to 53 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of VU get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. VU is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VU had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year VU had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years VU reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years VU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
VU has a Return On Assets of -0.74%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VU outperforms 41.51% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of VU (-6.15%) is worse than 64.15% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.77%, VU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VU is in line with the industry average of 7.38%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.45%) for VU is below the current ROIC(8.77%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.74% | ||
| ROE | -6.15% | ||
| ROIC | 8.77% |
ROA(3y)3.15%
ROA(5y)1.7%
ROE(3y)8.98%
ROE(5y)4.87%
ROIC(3y)7.45%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of VU (3.37%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VU has a worse Gross Margin (28.15%) than 77.36% of its industry peers.
VU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 28.15% |
OM growth 3Y25.55%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.83%
GM growth 5Y3.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VU is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VU has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VU has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, VU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
VU has an Altman-Z score of 2.16. This is not the best score and indicates that VU is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VU has a Altman-Z score of 2.16. This is in the lower half of the industry: VU underperforms 60.38% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VU is 0.37, which is an excellent value as it means it would take VU, only 0.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VU (0.37) is better than 94.34% of its industry peers.
VU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating VU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VU (0.51) is worse than 64.15% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for VU, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.16 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC7.97%
2.3 Liquidity
VU has a Current Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that VU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VU (0.87) is worse than 88.68% of its industry peers.
VU has a Quick Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that VU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.75, VU is doing worse than 81.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 63.74%, which is quite impressive.
VU shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 39.72%.
VU shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 30.99% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.74%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)39.72%
Revenue growth 3Y31.19%
Revenue growth 5Y30.99%
Sales Q2Q%50.18%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 51.77% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 22.18% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y113.8%
EPS Next 2Y77.23%
EPS Next 3Y62.93%
EPS Next 5Y51.77%
Revenue Next Year49.85%
Revenue Next 2Y35.68%
Revenue Next 3Y30%
Revenue Next 5Y22.18%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
VU reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.75, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VU is on the same level as its industry peers.
VU is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.62, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
VU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. VU is more expensive than 64.15% of the companies in the same industry.
VU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VU is cheaper than 73.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VU's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VU's earnings are expected to grow with 62.93% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y77.23%
EPS Next 3Y62.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VU has a yearly dividend return of 0.27%, which is pretty low.
VU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.95.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, VU's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.27% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of VU are negative and hence is the payout ratio. VU will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-73.71%
EPS Next 2Y77.23%
EPS Next 3Y62.93%
EPA:VU (11/17/2025, 5:29:24 PM)
207.8
-7.6 (-3.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.19%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.50B
Revenue(TTM)1.16B
Net Income(TTM)-13.03M
Analysts88.24
Price Target292.4 (40.71%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.27% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-73.71%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.3%
PT rev (3m)6.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)5.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.75 | ||
| P/S | 3.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.01 | ||
| P/B | 16.51 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.17 |
EPS(TTM)-0.81
EYN/A
EPS(NY)10.02
Fwd EY4.82%
FCF(TTM)23.96
FCFY11.53%
OCF(TTM)34.57
OCFY16.64%
SpS68.88
BVpS12.59
TBVpS-4.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.74% | ||
| ROE | -6.15% | ||
| ROCE | 10.41% | ||
| ROIC | 8.77% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.77% | ||
| ROICexgc | 39.24% | ||
| OM | 3.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 28.15% | ||
| FCFM | 34.79% |
ROA(3y)3.15%
ROA(5y)1.7%
ROE(3y)8.98%
ROE(5y)4.87%
ROIC(3y)7.45%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.84%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y25.55%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.83%
GM growth 5Y3.16%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 197.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 449.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.16 |
F-Score7
WACC7.97%
ROIC/WACC1.1
Cap/Depr(3y)200.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)175.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.79%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.74%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%62%
EPS Next Y113.8%
EPS Next 2Y77.23%
EPS Next 3Y62.93%
EPS Next 5Y51.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)39.72%
Revenue growth 3Y31.19%
Revenue growth 5Y30.99%
Sales Q2Q%50.18%
Revenue Next Year49.85%
Revenue Next 2Y35.68%
Revenue Next 3Y30%
Revenue Next 5Y22.18%
EBIT growth 1Y28.72%
EBIT growth 3Y64.7%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year222.1%
EBIT Next 3Y82.22%
EBIT Next 5Y65.3%
FCF growth 1Y287.45%
FCF growth 3Y513.43%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y212.18%
OCF growth 3Y158.32%
OCF growth 5Y87.89%
VUSIONGROUP / VU.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VU stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VU.PA.
What is the valuation status of VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of VU stock?
VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) is expected to grow by 113.8% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) is 1 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -73.71%.